1 Clark County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet

August 1, 2017 Primary

Look for your ballot by July 20, 2017

STAY INFORMED Published by the Follow Us Clark County Auditor’s Office @ClarkCountyWAElections 2

Table of contents

Auditor’s Letter...... 3 Has your address A Reminder to Vote...... 4 changed? Lost or Be an Informed Voter...... 4 damaged ballot? Voter Registration Form...... 5 Contact: Ballot Deposit Locations...... 6 Clark County Accessible Voting...... 8 Elections Office Voting Instructions...... 9 360-397-2345 [email protected] Signature Reminder...... 10 clarkvotes.org

Candidate Statements Mailing address: PO Box 8815, Vancouver, WA 98666-8815 City of Camas - Ward 1...... 11 Street address: 1408 Franklin City of La Center...... 12 Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 City of Vancouver...... 14 Speech-to-speech relay: City of Washougal...... 20 800-833-6384 City of Woodland...... 22 Evergreen School District No. 114...... 25 Follow Us @ClarkCountyWAElections Hockinson School District No. 98...... 28 Vancouver School District No. 37...... 30 Clark Regional Wastewater District...... 31

Ballot Measures Town of Yacolt...... 33, 36

Clark County Fire & Rescue...... 34, 37

Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1...... 35, 39 Auditor’s Letter 3 Auditor’s letter

Dear Clark County voter, Will I receive a Welcome to the 2017 Primary Voters’ Pamphlet. ballot for the This year’s primary includes candidates and measures from cities and various primary? districts from around the county (see a complete list to the right).

Only voters in the following districts You may be part of a small percentage of voters who do not have offices or measures will receive a ballot: to vote on in this primary. Accordingly, these voters will not receive a primary ballot, but have received this voters’ pamphlet. To deliver voters’ pamphlets at the lowest City of Camas - Ward 1 possible total cost, we use the postal service’s “saturation mailing” service which delivers one pamphlet to every household in each zip code in the county. City of La Center City of Vancouver To make sure you receive your ballot, it is necessary that you keep your address current with the Elections Office. In Clark County, the U.S. Postal Service does not City of Washougal forward ballots. If you need to update your address, you can do so online at City of Woodland clarkvotes.org, by calling the Elections Office at 360-397-2345, or by using the Evergreen School District No. 114 voter registration form on page five of this voters’ pamphlet. Hockinson School District No. 98 For your convenience, Clark County has six 24-hour permanent “drive-up” ballot Vancouver School District No. 37 drop boxes. Our permanent ballot drop boxes will be available for this primary starting Friday, July 14. Later this year, we will be adding an additional location in Clark Regional Wastewater District Ridgefield, near I-5, which will be available for use during this year’s general election. Town of Yacolt Clark County Fire & Rescue Of course, you may still return your voted ballot by mail or by delivering it to one of the 20 staffed “Election Day only” ballot deposit locations, available from 7 am to 8 pm Clark County Emergency Medical Election Day, August 1. Service District No. 1

See page six of this pamphlet for drop box locations.

Democracy works best when citizens participate in the collective decision making process. I hope you will join in by casting your ballot in the primary on August 1, 2017. Every vote counts!

Sincerely,

Greg Kimsey Clark County Auditor Cover photo: Grant House, Officer’s Row, Vancouver 4 A Reminder to Vote | Be an Informed Voter A reminder to vote

Registering to vote you a ballot for every election in which you are entitled to Registering takes participate. Voter Registration Form only a few minutes, The page Voting instructions (Page 9) in this pamphlet ex- and you may do it plains how to vote using the Clark County voting process. by mail or online Please read the instructions in this pamphlet. We want at clarkvotes.org. your vote to count! A Washington driver’s license or ID is required to register Lost or damaged ballot? online. If you have moved within the same county, you may complete a new form or contact the Elections Office by If you lose your ballot, or it becomes damaged, you can ob- mail, email or phone. tain a replacement ballot by contacting the Elections Office. Phone: 360-397-2345 Who is eligible to vote? Email: [email protected] The requirements for registering to vote are simple. You must Mailing address: PO Box 8815, Vancouver, WA 98666-8815 be a United States citizen, 18 years or older on August 1, and Street address: 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 live in Clark County 30 days prior to the election. Speech-to-speech relay: 800-833-6384

How to vote Clark County voters will receive their ballots by mail. If you are a registered voter in Clark County, we will mail

Be an informed voter. Here’s how. There are many sources of information for citizens wishing to know more about candidates, and coverage of the August 1 primary.

Read all about it Watch cable TV Look online n The Columbian CVTV Clark-Vancouver Television n Election coverage can be found on columbian.com on Comcast cable channels 21 and the Clark County Elections Office n The Oregonian 23. Election coverage will include website at clarkvotes.org. oregonlive.com/elections candidate forums and interviews n All Fort Vancouver Regional Library n The Camas-Washougal Post-Record of candidates in various races. See District branches and Camas Public camaspostrecord.com TV listings in The Columbian, cable Library have computers with internet n The Reflector channel 2, and the CVTV website, connections available for public use. thereflector.com cvtv.org or call 360-696-8233. n Follow links provided by candidates League of Women Voters If you do not have cable TV you can to their website, or contact them by For a schedule of events or candidate obtain video tapes of any program email or phone. Contact information forums, see their website at from CVTV. is listed for all candidates in this washingtonvoter.org or call pamphlet. 360-693-9966. Voter Registration Form 5

Fold and seal, or use an envelope

Instructions Washington State Voter Registration Form Register online at www.myvote.wa.gov. Use this form to register to vote 1 Personal Information or update your current registration. Voter Registration Form Print all information clearly using black or blue pen. Mail this completed last name first middle form to your county elections office (address on back). male female date of birth (mm / dd / yyyy) Deadline This registration will be in effect for the next election if postmarked no later than residential address in Washington apt # the Monday four weeks before Election Day.

Voting city ZIP You will receive your ballot in the mail. Contact your county elections office for accessible voting options. mailing address, if different

Public Information Your name, address, gender, and date of city state and ZIP birth will be public information. phone number (optional) email address (optional) Notice Knowingly providing false information about yourself or your qualifications 2 Qualifications for voter registration is a class C felony If you answer no, do not complete this form. punishable by imprisonment for up to fold in half 5 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. yes no I am a citizen of the United States of America. yes no I will be at least 18 years old by the next election. Public Benefits Offices If you received this form from a public 3 Military / Overseas Status benefits office, where you received the form will remain confidential and will be yes no I am currently serving in the military. used for voter registration purposes only. Includes National Guard and Reserves, and spouses or dependents away from home due to service. Registering or declining to register will yes no I live outside the United States. not affect the assistance provided to you by any public benefits office. If you 4 Identification — Washington Driver License, Permit, or ID decline to register, your decision will remain confidential. If you believe someone interfered with your right to register, or your right to If you do not have a Washington driver license, privacy in deciding whether to register, permit, or ID, you may use the last four digits of xxx-xx- you may file a complaint with the your Social Security number to register. Washington State Elections Division. 5 Change of Name or Address Contact Information If you would like help with this form, contact This information will be used to update your current registration, if applicable. the Washington State Elections Division.

web www.vote.wa.gov former last name first middle call (800) 448-4881 email [email protected] former residential address city state and ZIP mail PO Box 40229 Olympia, WA 98504-0229 6 Declaration

I declare that the facts on this voter registration form are true. I am a citizen of the United States, I will have lived at this address in Washington for at least thirty days For official use: immediately before the next election at which I vote, I will be at least 18 years old when I vote, I am not disqualified from voting due to a court order, and I am not under Department of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony conviction. 12 / 2014 / 12 sign date here here 6 Ballot Deposit Locations 6 convenient locations 24-hour drive-up ballot drop boxes*

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Downtown Camas Post Office 99th Street Transit Center Vancouver Mall 6 convenient locations! Battle Ground City Hall parking lot, 109 SW 1st Street, Battle Ground Fisher’s Landing Transit Center, 3510 SE 164th Avenue, Vancouver Downtown Vancouver, West 14th & Esther Streets, Vancouver Downtown Camas Post Office, 440 NE 5th Avenue, Camas 99th Street Transit Center, 9700 NE 7th Avenue, Vancouver Vancouver Mall, SW of Sears at the end of the parking row near the C-Tran Vine Station

Drive-up ballot drop boxes are accessible and convenient. A stamp is not needed when depositing a ballot in a drop box or at a ballot location.

* Open 24 hours a day starting July 14, 2017 Ballot Deposit Locations 7 Ballot deposit locations

If after July 28, 2017, use a drop box to ensure your ballot is received on time. A stamp is not needed when you deposit your ballot at any drop site location listed below. Election Day is Tuesday, August 1, 2017. If you wish to return your voted ballot in person before the primary, starting on July 14 until 8 pm on Election Day, take it to one of the following locations:

Clark County Elections Office or A red permanent ballot drop box 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver available 24 hours a day 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

In addition, election Clark County Elections Office 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver workers will be present to Burton Elementary School 14015 NE 28th Street, Vancouver accept completed ballots on Election Day ONLY Chinook Elementary School 1900 NW Bliss Road, Vancouver from 7 am to 8 pm at these locations: Dorothy Fox Elementary School 2623 NW Sierra Street, Camas Ellsworth Elementary School 512 SE Ellsworth Road, Vancouver Felida Elementary School 2700 NW 119th Street, Vancouver Grace Foursquare Gospel Church 717 SE Everett Road, Camas Hazel Dell Elementary School 511 NE Anderson Road, Vancouver Hockinson High School 16819 NE 159th Street, Brush Prairie Image Elementary School 4400 NE 122nd Avenue, Vancouver La Center Community Center 1000 E 4th Street, La Center Mill Plain Elementary School 400 SE 164th Avenue, Vancouver Minnehaha Elementary School 2800 NE 54th Street, Vancouver Ridgefield Nazarene Church 747 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield Salmon Creek Elementary School 1601 NE 129th Street, Vancouver Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School 2215 NE 104th Street, Vancouver Sifton Elementary School 7301 NE 137th Avenue, Vancouver Walnut Grove Elementary School 6103 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver Washougal Community Center 1681 C Street, Washougal Yacolt Primary School 406 W Yacolt Road, Yacolt 8 Accessible Voting Accessible voting

Using the eSlate Clark County voters with disabilities have the option of casting a their ballot independently using an accessible voting unit.

The eSlate accessible voting unit is a direct record electronic machine that allows voters with disabilities, including those who are blind, mobility-impaired or lack upper-body dex- terity, to vote privately and independently. The eSlate is in a booth that is wheelchair-accessible. The photo to the right is of the eSlate, encased in its booth.

Beginning 18 days before each election, this accessible voting machine is available from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Election Day from 7 am to 8 pm at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver.

To get to the Elections Office on C-Tran, take bus #25 Fruit Valley and St. Johns Route. The bus stop is located at Franklin Street and Mill Plain Boulevard.

Accessible features

n Those who are visually impaired n Voters who lack upper-body dex- n Voters with quadriplegia can use or have difficulty reading can listen terity can use the jelly switches their sip-n-puff to move through to the ballot. The SELECT wheel is to move through the ballot. The the ballot. Sip to move through the trigger to the audio. Turning RED jelly switch is the same as the ballot. Puff to mark your clockwise moves the listener the SELECT wheel. The GREEN choice. through the ballot. To hear some- jelly switch is the same as the thing repeated, turn the SELECT ENTER button. wheel counterclockwise. Those using hearing aids with a telecoil mode may use their neckloop rather than the headphones. Voting Instructions 9 Voting instructions

Your ballot packet will be mailed to you approximately Optional. If you want to vote for a candidate not 18 days before the August 1 primary. It will contain: 4 appearing on the ballot, completely fill in the box to the left of the Write-In choice and use the line provided.  An instruction sheet that explains the voting process

 The official ballot where you will mark your choices Check your ballot to be sure you have voted for all  A yellow secrecy envelope with instructions printed on it 5 the candidates and measures you intended. Make sure you mark only one response box in each race or  A return envelope with a green stripe that is addressed to the county Auditor measure. If you mark more than one, your votes in that race will be rejected. Your other votes will be counted if To make sure your vote is counted please follow the steps they are done correctly. below when you receive your ballot package.

Read the following instructions that explain how to vote in this election. If you make a mistake marking 1 your ballot, draw a line through the Read the ballot. It contains all the races and ballot entire candidate’s name as shown measures that you can vote. below. You then have the option of 2 marking another choice. Mark your ballot by completely filling in the box to 3 the left of your choice with a black or blue ink pen.

Example: Candidate 2 has been chosen in the city council race.

One candidate has been marked and Refold the ballot in the same way you received it and the box is filled in place it inside the yellow secrecy envelope. completely. 6Then seal it. Don’t write on this envelope.

Place the yellow secrecy envelope into the white 7 return envelope with the green stripe. Read the declaration on the white return envelope, 8 and then seal, sign and date it. Put a first class stamp (49¢) on the envelope and 9 mail it so it is postmarked no later than August 1. You may also deliver your ballot in person. Please see page 6 for information about ballot deposit locations.

If you need help, call the Elections Office at 360-397-2345. 10 Signature Reminder

Remember: Sign your voter’s declaration on the return envelope.

• Sign in the signature box that has YOUR Candidate and name printed below it. measure • Do NOT sign someone else’s name, even if you have power of attorney. ! statements are • Voting over the phone by having someone else fill out and sign your ballot is against the law. Voters can call us at 360-397-2345 printed exactly to learn about the options for voting while they are out of town. as submitted. • Drop boxes are available if you don’t want Clark County Elections your signature to go through the mail. does not correct punctuation, grammar, typos or We need your signature inaccurate information. to count your ballot! City Nonpartisan Offices l Candidates 11 City of Camas Council City of Camas Council Ward 1, Position No. 2 Ward 1, Position No. 2

Amanda Stamness Emilia Brasier

Elected Experience No previous Elected Experience Lacamas Summit experience Home owners association, secretary

Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I have experience in retail management, Residential treatment counselor, Student insurance, investment management, FCC therapist for Headstart, Student therapist traffic management and compliance, at the Salvation Army treatment center, among various other duties. For my Photographer current employer, I have held six positions ranging from Commercial Lending to Institutional Portfolio Education B.A. from Lewis & Clark College, Graduate studies in Management over 17 years of employment. Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University 2004-2006

Education BS in Finance, PSU; Registered Municipal Advisory Community Service Volunteer photographer for: PDX Parent, Professional Girlfriends Run for a Cure, Camas Downtown’s Girls Night Out, and Modified Style Fundraiser. Parent Volunteer Lacamas Elementary, Community Service Caddy for a Cause (to benefit Trillium Family Director of Online Development and Outreach for Brasier Law Services), community cleanup projects to assist seniors, former Big Sister, continuing Red Cross blood donor. When I am unable to Statement Camas is a strong community that is committed to our volunteer, I support causes dear to my heart financially. amazing schools, the beautiful natural spaces that appeal to all ages and draw tourism to our town, and our gorgeous downtown. Statement My husband and I bought a home in Camas primarily With children ranging in age from infancy to 10, maintaining these because it is a safe community offering a high standard of living. My qualities in our town and placing them at the top of our list is goal as a member of the City Council would be to protect that quality extremely important to me. of life; to assist in managing growth through wise financial decisions; maintain a balanced budget without raising taxes; to advocate for In order to keep our schools and community strong we need a solid the citizens’ needs on county matters; to cultivate a partnership plan for the continued development of our city as it grows. We need between the City and its residents; and nurture a business friendly to focus on drawing in and retaining families as well as people past environment. My intent as a member of the City Council will be to their child rearing years. To do this we must be thoughtful in our listen to your opinions and concerns before making decisions. community development.

I would be proud to serve the interests of the residents of Camas. Also high in importance to me is walking and biking friendly community planning, protecting our natural spaces, planning Phone 360-216-6733 community activities, and supporting businesses that work for all Email [email protected] ages and abilities. We need to be sure moving forward that we don’t Website amandastamness.com gut our natural beauty for the sake of allowing large companies to create sprawling housing developments.

As city councilor I would make hearing the voices of the people in our community my highest priority as we move forward with changes taking place in Camas.

Phone 503-269-2058 Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 12 Candidates l City Nonpartisan Offices City of Camas Council City of La Center Council Ward 1, Position No. 2 Position No. 1

Melissa Smith Doug Boff

Elected Experience Camas City Elected Experience None Council – Appointed in 2004; Mayor Pro Tem 2009; RTC (2013 -15) Vice Other Professional Experience Chair and Madame Chair; Various 40 years of comprehensive management Committees Served: Critical Areas experience and responsibility in the Ordinance; Finance; Parks & Recreation manufacturing industry. Commission; East County Fire Authority Consolidation; Parks and Recreation Education Wake Forest University, Commission Comprehensive Plan Update; Planning Commission; Fire Winston-Salem, NC. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration consolidation; Design Review; Administrative; C-W Chamber and Finance from California State University at Hayward, CA

Other Professional Experience 20+ years of Purchasing for Public Community Service Extensive involvement in Cub Scouts and Little and Private Industries. NSMA - Membership & Marketing Committee League in prior years. La Center Planning Commissioner since 2000-2001. Board of Directors 2002-2004. Education Committee March 2015. Chair 2002-2003. Sam B. Gillette Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteer Work 2003 Statement La Center is faced today with great challenges and great opportunities. We have relied on our cardrooms to provide most of Education Papermaker Graduate! Associate Degree in Graphic our tax revenue but that may be in jeopardy. We must work to see Design; ISM-A.P.P. that the cardrooms continue to prosper, and we must move forward with developing the I-5 junction in order to provide much needed Community Service Friends of the Cemetery; Camas Days revenue for our town. Such development will take time. Meanwhile we must be fiscally responsible with expenses so as not to exhaust Statement The city organization is very complicated and it takes our reserves. time to learn how to be effective. I have learned how to build relationships, understand state and federal rules that guide and I am committed to La Center’s future and am the candidate willing to impact our city. For years I have worked diligently with awareness spend the time and energy necessary to effectively represent you as for you. I am grateful to be able to give back and help lead the your council member. I have attended 76 city council meetings and community I was born and raised in. I was on Council during our work sessions over the last 27 months. Thus, I am up to date on what financially hard times and I am here today during our prosperous/ is happening in our town. Presently a Planning Commissioner, I have challenging growth period. I strongly support our Police, EMS, Parks, spent countless hours working on the I-5 junction and other projects Library, C-W Chamber, DCA and our volunteers. We have so many which will shape our future. I ask for your vote for City Council to vested partners working together to make Camas the great city it is help bring that work to fruition and to preserve the unique character and to have the vision for our future. We need smart growth, good of the community we all love. Please let me know your thoughts and infrastructure and a stable budget to support our goals. I still remain concerns at [email protected]. true to my core values of being fiscally conservative, open-minded, committed, stable and applying common sense. I am passionate about making Camas the best city it can be, while being supportive Phone 360-857-8860 to staff and sensitive to our citizens needs. It has been an honor to Email [email protected] serve you as your City Council member and I respectfully ask for your vote again.

Phone 360-624-3199 Email [email protected] Website melissasmithcamas.weebly.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. City Nonpartisan Offices l Candidates 13 City of La Center Council City of La Center Council Position No. 1 Position No. 1

Michael Smith Linda Tracy

no photo Elected Experience This is my first go Elected Experience A member of submitted around at public office and I’m excited LaCenter City Council for 8 years, for it. 2004-2012

Other Professional Experience Im Other Professional Experience Founder currently a yard employee at Parr Lumber and Director of the Miss Teen La Center company where I have worked going on Scholarship Pageant, a program that four years, before that Sunlight Supply produces a “Court” each year to act as where I spent five years, just everyday ambassadors for the City of La Center. hard working blue collar jobs. Owner- A Formal Affair

Education High School Graduate from La Center High School in Education Graduated South Salem High School 1965 Graduated 2007, also a couple semesters at Skills Center doing auto shop Clark County Citizen’s Academy 2016

Community Service No information submitted Community Service Chairman - La Center Police Advisory Coalition Our Days Festival - Parade, Beautiful Baby Contest & Bingo Miss Teen Statement My name is Michael Smith I’m 28 years old, I have lived La Center Scholarship Program in La Center for 12 years. I believe that a vote for me is a vote in the right direction for La Center the place where I learned to be the Statement A resident of LaCenter, with husband Ben, for more person I am today, I love this town and I want to help see it change than 16 years. Grandchildren in the La Center Schools. I love for the better, I believe that keeping the card rooms at the same tax LaCenter and the North County area. With the new Casino at the rate will not make them go away but it will make this town flourish junction LaCenter’s footprint is changing. I would work to support like it always has. I believe we do need more homes for people to our existing Cardrooms, as well as other LaCenter businesses, but live in this town that everyone can afford. As a working class citizen work toward finding Commercial and Industrial businesses who I feel that everyone deserves opportunity and I firmly believe that la would enhance our tax base. I want to keep our Police force at a Center can offer that to people. If I get elected I can promise that will level that makes La Center a safe and beautiful City but also gives not just be looking out for myself but for everyone that I represent. us the opportunity to help other communities in need. We have wonderful parks and walking trails but I think we need to utilize our Phone 360-609-1793 river front property for recreation, LaCenter should have annual Email [email protected] events that bring people into our City. Our youth are our most important commody and working through the LaCenter Police Advisory Coalition I’m involved with LaCenter United to promote needed education to our children on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. I would appreciate your vote in November

Phone 360-989-6301 Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 14 Candidates l City Nonpartisan Offices City of Vancouver City of Vancouver Mayor Mayor

Anne McEnerny-Ogle Steven Cox

Elected Experience Vancouver Mayor Elected Experience Precinct Committee Pro Tem and Councilmember. Former Officer, Adjudicating authority and Board Chair: C-Tran, Vancouver Planning member Uniformed Court of Military Commission, Neighborhood Alliance, Justice. Shumway Neighborhood Association. Other Professional Experience U.S. Other Professional Experience Army Logistician, Director of Logistics Elementary and Junior High educator Washington Emergency Management for 30 years; Mathematics Department Military Desk Washington State Guard. Chair; College Lecturer. Chair: Vancouver Strategic Plan Oversight Committee, Vancouver Police Community Resource Team. Member: Education BA Mathematics Regional Transportation Council, C-Tran, Chamber Public Affairs, Uptown Village Association, and Rotary. Endorsed: Vancouver Police Community Service Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life Guild and Vancouver Fire Fighters Union. Member Disabled American Veterans, Member Community Military Appreciation Committee. Education Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education. Statement Vancouver deserves new leadership and vision. I’m Community Service Longtime Vancouver volunteer: Veterans a retired Army Lt. Colonel with 36 years experience including service organizations, Daybreak Youth Treatment Center, Clark operations, human resources, emergency management, intelligence County Historical Society, Vancouver’s Neighbors on Watch (Police) and security, airport/sea port and railhead operations. I’m tested and and Fire Corps, Our Lady of Lourdes parishioner, 20 years with ready to serve. Boy Scouts. I will foster a better business climate to attract new family wage Statement For the past 37 years, I’ve worked diligently to help jobs, streamline business permits and improve our infrastructure. Vancouver become vibrant, safe, welcoming, and prosperous. I’ve a By investing in smart transportation solutions, we can reduce traffic proven record of leading community groups to strengthen our city. A congestion to help our commuters and freight haulers. Emergency councilor since 2014, I’ve partnered to build a stronger sustainable response is critical to the security of our community. I’ll prioritize economy. Our unemployment rate has fallen and we’ve saved $2 manpower, equipment and training to improve delivery of public million by refinancing debt. For our economy to thrive, we must safety services. replace the Interstate Bridge and expand bus services. Drug use and violent crimes are increasing. I’ll implement a This winter, city crews and volunteers worked to clear streets and long-term plan that directs resources to first responders and find shelters for our homeless. We need safe, reliable roads and embraces community partnerships. The current policies regarding our homeless need a day center, especially for severe weather. homelessness are creating an unfair tax burden and are making I supported a comprehensive street funding package and the the problem worse. I pledge to implement a plan that will provide Affordable Housing Proposition. As a police and fire volunteer, I compassion, empower people with proven programs that offer hope, know we need effective emergency responders. I fought to reopen and protect the quality of life for all citizens and business owners. East Precinct. As Mayor Pro Tem, I led the effort to get funding for more police. Relationships have been shattered and taxpayer dollars squandered because elected officials have not listened to the citizens. We must I’m honored to be endorsed by former and current elected officials, change course and work together for Vancouver. I ask for your vote. neighborhood leaders, police and fire unions, members of boards and commissions, veterans, and hundreds of Vancouver residents and business owners. Phone 360-521-0902 Email [email protected] Vancouver’s a thriving gem. Won’t you join me in making it even Website cox4mayor.com greater? I ask for your vote to continue this important work.

Phone 360-695-5124 Email [email protected] Website VoteAnne.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. City Nonpartisan Offices l Candidates 15 City of Vancouver City of Vancouver Mayor Mayor

Adam Hamide John Carroll

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience None submitted Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I’m a Founding Partner of The World Flag local Vancouver business owner who Project, Founding Partner of Vertical The cares deeply about workers and small Journal of Mountain Culture, Founder of business owners. I employ 75 people The Schweet Design Group, Local 1 Tile in the city of Vancouver and offer full Setter/Masons Assistant. health, dental, and vision benefits to my employees. My businesses have proudly generated more than $20 Education Johnson State College, Swedish Institute of Massage, million in tax revenue for the state of Washington with nearly $1 Local 1 million going to the City of Vancouver in the past 3 years. Community Service Volunteered to be Caregiver for Hellen Arnold Education M.B.A. from Portland State University, B.A. is Business the 1st Neighborhood Association President in Vancouver for 4 years Administration from University of Washington, Running Start at at The Arnold Map Shop and Family Home. Clark College. Statement I have a vested interest in Vancouver and seeing it grow Community Service Volunteered for the Big Brothers Big Sisters sustainably and consciously. As a single father of 2 children under of America. the age of 10, the future of Vancouver is of paramount importance to me. I will help create solutions for our traffic jams, address the Statement Housing - Rental rates in Vancouver are some of the limited parking for the increased business and population surge we fastest rising in the entire country. This is unacceptable and it are all feeling, bring environmentally sustainable business into town. won’t continue to happen on my watch. We need to ease building I am a person that will get things done when everyone else says it restrictions and government red tape, and encourage efforts to build can’t. As a caregiver for my father in St. Augustine Florida- the oldest affordable housing. town on the east coast for three years, I had an opportunity to learn how Vancouver - the oldest town on the west coast, can create more Jobs- I will promote job growth by fostering an environment that of a connection to our history and culture than just the Fort. encourages businesses to come to Vancouver and stay in Vancouver. It’s vital to me that jobs in Vancouver offer living wages for everyone. I am a Pro Cannabis Candidate, Against the Oil Port, For a New Bridge, Against Tolls, For Affordable Housing, Against Neglecting our Transportation- I will institue a program aimed at fixing all potholes Homeless, For a Passenger Ferry, Against Oil Barges on the Columbia, within 72 hours, and hold people accountable to meet this goal. For Renewable Energy, Against Oil Trains and investing in Fossil fuels, Also, our bridges, roads and freeways are a mess. Vancouver is the For Public Education, Against the Inequality of the Voucher Plan for 4th largest city in the state and we need to fight for more state and the rich, For the Unions, Against non living Wages. federal dollars for repairs. When the new bridge is built, I will not stand for tolls on Vancouver residents. I Voted For Bernie~

Crime- When it comes to the safety of Vancouver, the more police Phone 360-936-1514 the better. I will push to increase the number of officers and Email [email protected] cut response time. Homelessness - I will work directly with city Website LUVancouver.org officials from other cities that have had success dealing with the homelessness issue and implement those policies here.

Phone 206-552-0020 Email [email protected] Website adamforvancouver.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 16 Candidates l City Nonpartisan Offices City of Vancouver City of Vancouver Council Mayor Position No. 1

Greg Henderson Jacob N. Kerr

Elected Experience None Elected Experience None

Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Full time 21 years Small Business Owner; Assistant Store Manager at a successful Secretary, Fort Vancouver Chapter, Sons restaurant in East Vancouver. of the American Revolution; Special Education Aide; 20 years Restaurant Education Hudson’s Bay High School Experience (honor roll). President’s Education Awards Program Certificate. Associates Education 1978-80 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in Business from Clark College. Currently earning a double major in Political Science and Economics accounting and management information systems from Washington State University, Vancouver Campus. Community Service 2017 “Cleanin’ up the ‘Couv” 200+ lbs. Roadside Clean-up; 2017 Clothing Donation, 5 bags to Open House Community Service Vancouver West Soccer Club (little kid’s Ministries; 2012 Soup Server; 2006 Vancouver Sparkles Award, soccer coach), Americans Building Communities (volunteered with Environmental Clean-up; 1998-2008 Youth Soccer and Little League revitalizing Rose Village) Baseball Coach; 1983-85 Volunteer Wildfire Firefighter Statement We all know that Vancouver deserves changes that are Statement Our vision is one of community, working together to enthusiastic, decisive, and fair. I will focus on keeping what works build this city into a community everyone wants to be a part of, a for our community while championing solutions for challenges our community everyone wants to call home. community faces. If voters approve a bridge solution, I will support that decision with fiscal and ethical implementation processes. I Timing our traffic lights and fixing our streets can reduce our will focus my energy on creating more living wage jobs and assisting CO2 emissions and allow commerce to move efficiently. Also, by small business growth in our community. widening bike lanes and building pedestrian bridges, pedestrians and bikers can stay safe. Housing for all is our goal. Shipping To illustrate my personal fiscal responsibility, I have paid my containers can be converted to provide quick, low cost housing for way through school while maintaining a full time assistant store everyone and rent stabilization can help to protect others from managerial position at a restaurant on the East side of Vancouver. becoming homeless. Investing in and protecting our neighbors I not only talk about being responsible, I also walk the walk. I will builds community and lifts people up. stand for our local government being responsible with taxpayer resources while actively seeking compassionate solutions for By establishing a climate action plan, halting deadly pollutants from homeless people and citizens with low and fixed incomes. traveling through our community, and making Vancouver a beacon of 21st Century clean-energy jobs, we can build a great future for If elected to our city council, I will commit to be impartial, find our kids and grandkids. An employment for all program can help common ground, and will work full-time as your representative on build shipping container communities, clean up our streets, grow city council. I will always work towards evidence based solutions small businesses, and boost our local economy. By partnering with while demanding that our other council members use the same wise small businesses and non-profits, we can build our community up and ethical decision making processes to serve our community. and help everyone who needs it. Vote for Jacob Kerr. Vote Greg For Mayor, the opposite of every politician you’ve ever met. Email [email protected] Phone 360-828-8666 Website friendstoelectjacobkerr.com Email [email protected] Website greg4mayor.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. City of Vancouver City Nonpartisan Offices l Candidates 17 City of Vancouver Council City of Vancouver Council Position No. 1 Position No. 1

Scott Campbell Maureen McGoldrick

Elected Experience This is my first no photo Elected Experience Served my county political campaign. submitted as Judge Pro-tem in Small Claims and Civil Appeals. Other Professional Experience Governmental and Community Affairs Other Professional Experience Director, Waste Connections. 34 years of Practiced law in Southern California experience in industrial construction and in civil, criminal and Children’s court. waste and recycling. Worked as a computer programmer in Southern California and the Northwest. Now retired. Education Business classes in leadership, solid waste, discrimination and retaliation, accident investigation, hazardous materials and others. Education Associate of Arts, Juris Doctorate

Community Service Over my 30+ years in Vancouver, I have Community Service In Portland, served as a CASA (Court served as a volunteer and board member for many local nonprofits. Appointed Special Advocate); an organization dedicated to finding Organizations I am currently working with include: YMCA, NW Assn permanent homes for children from foster care. I was a blood for Blind Athletes, Veterans Therapeutic Court, and our Kids of SW platelet donor. In Southern California, worked with the Speaker’s Washington. Meals on Wheels Compassion for Seniors Award 2016. Bureau for Heal the Bay, an environmental organization dedicated Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – Community Champion to the clean-up and preservation of Santa Monica Bay. Award 2015 Statement Despite discussions, homelessness is still growing in Statement Vancouver has been my home for over 30 years. I love our city, now including families with children. Vancouver must this community and want to make it stronger for all of us. I’m running engage both state and county agencies to resolve the issue. Social for City Council because I believe this is an important time for our city. workers must insure the homeless get benefits as entitled. Many We need a candidate with strong experience, who can bring effective Veterans in our parks suffer PTSD. We must mobilize the Veteran’s leadership to this seat. I am that candidate! I am a thoughtful and Administration to get Vets the services needed (housing assistance, well-prepared decision maker and have spent years in business and medical care, etc.) nonprofit sectors bringing people together to solve problems. Affordable housing: rents are rapidly rising. Builders are vying For years, I’ve attended council meetings in Vancouver and throughout for available City funds. We must secure long term guarantee for our county. I pay attention, do my research, and know the issues. I am reasonable rental rates and increases for low-income, seniors and familiar with the challenges that face our entire region. My priorities disable, before allocating. are families, keeping us safe, wise budgeting, and continuing to create an economy that welcomes business development. Waterfront development: We need a grocery store affordable for those currently living in the area not a high priced specialty grocery I’m supported by police officers, firefighters, community leaders, store to entice “people we want” to our waterfront. Lacking elected officials, small business owners, neighborhood leaders, upfront provisions for the long-term health of the Columbia River, Republicans, Democrats and those with no party preference. Please a more watchful eye should be kept on all construction (ongoing or visit my website to view the hundreds of people supporting my proposed) for its Environmental Impact. candidacy. I believe this support shows I can bring people together to get things done. I ask for your vote and would be honored to Safety concerns are rising. In the Esther Short area: daylight represent you on Vancouver’s City Council. assaults, merchants killed, and the bank now locks their doors, reflective of many city areas. A solution must be found, whether it’s Phone 360-608-3900 additional patrols or cameras around public areas where feasible. Email [email protected] Website VoteScottCampbell.com Email [email protected]

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David L. Roberts Nicolette Horaites

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience N/A submitted Other Professional Experience Reading Other Professional Experience I have and Writing Tutor at Antelope Valley been self-employed since 1995. Real College Estate Photographer at Vancouver Real Estate Photography; Online Sales Education Studied Clothing and Textiles Business; Box Office & Website Manager at Antelope Valley College Studying at Magenta Theater; Actor/Stand-in - Anthropology at Washington State University Vancouver Experience in public speaking and communicating ideas; Former President of Vancouver OnStage Community Service Outreach Committee Chair for Young Democrats of Clark County Education BS in Software Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls, OR Statement Real change starts at the local level. The changes our community seeks will only come through action. That’s why I’m Community Service Former Board Member Oregon Chamber taking action. I believe affordable housing is a basic human right Players/ Vancouver Junior Symphony; Former Board Member and how we handle the crisis we’re facing now will determine Magenta Theater; Current Volunteer at Magenta Theater Vancouver’s future. I plan to seek solutions that work for all of us. This includes supporting our unions and making sure living wage Statement I was born in Portland, lived in Battle Ground for many jobs are accessible to all. In order for this community to grow, years, and moved to Vancouver almost 5 years ago because it is a we need an economy that grows with it. I know first hand, as a city I have always loved. mother, that childcare is an essential service that most working class families simply can’t afford. I strongly support environmental Like you, I’m concerned about our schools, local businesses and the responsibility and bringing clean jobs to our area. I know we can do cost of living. One reason I’m running is the lack of representation more to encourage a green economy. I believe in a Vancouver with for the arts on our city council. I have been involved in the local arts an effective local government made up of people that represent all for over 15 years and believe the arts can be a driving economic community stakeholders. It’s time for a real change, and I’m certain force that can help the lives of our citizens and attract business and I can bring that. That’s why I’m asking for your vote this election. tourists to our unique city. Phone 360-836-4493 While I am an artist at heart I also have the knowledge, skills, and Email [email protected] experience of a businessman. I have been an entrepreneur for most Website nicoletteforvancouver.com of my life. I understand how difficult and crucial it is to identify the right spending priorities. I am adept at identifying the root causes of problems and providing guidance to strengthen what is working. I listen, I plan, I solve! I want to help make our city thrive and meet all our citizens’ needs. How can I help you?

I welcome your support in my run for Vancouver City Council. I am Focused on our Future.

Phone 971-220-5665 Email [email protected] Website electroberts.com

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Linda Glover Vaughn Henderson

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience 2014 - Flag submitted Chairman, Fort Vancouver Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; 2016 - Clark Other Professional Experience Linda County Delegate for Bernie Sanders; began her professional career as an 2016 - Youngest Legislative Candidate in elementary principal and teacher. She the United States. has served as the Executive Director of Divine Consign, a nonprofit small Other Professional Experience business enterprise since 2005. Campaign Manager, Drug Policy Advisor, Press Advisor, & Researcher for 3 Political Campaigns. Genealogist, Musician Education University of Montana BA, M.Ed University of Idaho (Portland Wind Symphony), and Pie Ball Creator.

Community Service Vice-Chair of Fort Vancouver’s National Trust, Education Evergreen High School, 2015; Associate’s Degree Clark President of Vancouver’s Downtown Association, Bridgeview Steering College, 2016 Committee, City of Vancouver CRT (Community Resource Team), Learning Avenues Child Care Centers Board. Member of HRoC, Community Service 2006 Vancouver Sparkles Award - Empowering Women+ Girls, Friends of Hospice, and Parks Foundation. Environmental Clean-Up; 2012-13 Soup Server; 2015 German Tutor; 2017 “Cleanin’ Up The ‘Couv” 200+ lbs. Roadside Clean-Up; 2017 Statement From the time I moved to Vancouver after having a Clothing Donation - 5 bags to Open House Ministries; 2008-Present successful career in education twenty years ago, I have worked Face-to-Face Experience, Opioid Epidemic hand-in-hand with others to build up our community. I have helped grow our successes and find even better ways to uplift others. My Statement Vaughn Henderson brings about a youth perspective, experiences in small business and in many nonprofits have given me with 9 years of face to face experience with the opioid epidemic, broad exposure to our community’s needs and its assets. Working environmental action since age 10, and grassroots activism as collaboratively works! 2016’s youngest legislative candidate in the United States, during which time he was recommended to voters by The Columbian. The foremost function of the council is to keep our community safe. I pledge to keep safety as a top priority. Housing the homeless and protecting renters’ rights are truly essential needs of our community. Shipping container housing is a I will bring my common sense and compassionate leadership safe, economic, and environmental solution for putting a roof over to make headway on the affordable housing crisis. Growing everyone’s head. With nearly 1 in 4 renters paying over 50% of a diversified job base continues to be a critical step to lessen their income on rent, rent stabilization can limit price gouging and hardships and strengthen our economic base. protect renters.

Opportunity is knocking all around our wonderful city. Vibrancy and Untimed traffic lights amount to over $800 in wasted time and gas vitality can be seen from our bustling city center to our furthest per person, per year. Timed traffic lights, blinking yellow turns, right borders. I want to be part of the leadership that brings balanced, turn lanes, and filling the potholes can ease traffic burdens, while thoughtful, compassionate proven direction to our city council. reducing carbon emissions and saving money for everyone.

Phone 360-907-4447 After losing 12 friends to heroin overdoses, I know that an evidence- Email [email protected] based drug policy is necessary to end this epidemic. By establishing Website lindagloverforvancouver.com safe-use facilities and treating drug use as a health crisis, the opioid epidemic can be diminished and lives can be saved. Vote VaughnCouver For Vancouver, be willing to think outside the box.

Phone 360-828-8666 Email [email protected] Website vaughncouver.com

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Michelle Beardshear Nettie Morris

Elected Experience Elected Experience None Chair - East Mill Plain Neighborhood Association – Current Other Professional Experience Former Vice President and Shop Other Professional Experience Steward of Local Union AFCME 1766. Customer Service and Outage Former Program Manager for Adults Coordination – Clark Public Utilities – with disabilities agency in Washington 2003 to present / Small business owner County. I served on the Executive Board Sampson’s Snack Shack LLC – 2015 to present of Directors for NAMI in Washington County. Former Lead Residential Support Specialist for Adults with disabilities agency in Gresham. Education Bachelor of Business Administration - Warner Pacific College- 2012 / Associates of Business Administration – Clark Education Graduate of Hillsboro High School class of 1967 College – 2003 Community Service I was a former Employee and Volunteer at Community Service Organizer and Chair of the East Mill Plain WCGH. Volunteered by chaperoning and supporting Washougal Neighborhood Association, ADA advocate, student éducation tour high school Future Business Leaders of America. I hosted students guide at Clark Public Utilities operations warehouse on electrical from Vietnam, Germany and Brazil to experience our exceptional equipment and safety, youth mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters Washougal schools. volunteer, organizer of feeding homeless outreach program, and mentor for acute spinal cord injury patients. Statement Issues and Goals: Continue growth and support for public safety. Support and honor our senior members in the Statement I offer Vancouver City Council a unique perspective community. Engage with our youth and provide a safe community as an individual who is permanently disabled. Living twenty for them to thrive in. Support city employee’s to ensure our city years in a wheelchair I have seen, heard, and experienced things, continues to be the jewel of Clark County. I am committed to both positive and negative. I have a vision to make our city more supporting local economic growth while preserving the beauty of accessible. I am offering an uplifting and inspiring message to our our city. I would also support our city in finding a new location for a community that regardless of mobility, ethnicity, or economic class, local dog park. I take pride in the fact that our city is the home of a we are all on the same team. no kill animal shelter and support our feral cat program.

As your City Councilor I will focus on ensuring safety with our police, Personal: I moved to Washougal in 2005. Discovering Washougal’s fire, and ambulance services as well as public access. I will never quality school system, I decided to host exchange students from vote to cut budgets on emergency services. I will ensure that the three different countries. They attended Washougal High School ADA transition plan is implemented in our city until every curb and all have returned to visit their adopted city. I became an active has a ramp. I believe in barrier free access for the disabled, access volunteer for WCGHS, later becoming a Shelter manager and to a transparent government, and access to green space in our adopting an abandon dog parks. I want to build stronger partnerships with Clark County and neighboring cities so we can effectively work together to address I am proud of the direction the city is moving in and I would be homelessness, drug addictions, and mental illness issues. With your honored to serve the citizens of Washougal. If elected, my promise vote we can make Vancouver accessible and safe for all citizens by to you is work hard, listen and support our community. working together in a cost-effective manner. Thank you for your vote! Email [email protected] Phone 360-771-2602 Website Nettiemorris-is4us-washougal.org Email [email protected] Website VoteBeardshear.com

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Adam S. Philbin Julie A. Russell

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience Tigard Water District submitted Commissioner – July 2007 - Nov. 2015; West Bull Mountain Planning Technical Other Professional Experience I Advisory Committee – March 2012 - Nov. am the Security and Risk Manager for 2014; Chair-Washington County Citizen Shriners Hospital Portland. For most of Participation Organization (CPO-4B)- Jan. my adult life my professional focus has 2008-Nov. 2015; City of Tigard, White been on emergency management, disaster Paper Parks Committee – 2004 preparedness, budgeting, regulatory compliance, safety and security. Past employments have been EMT, instructor and manager. Other Professional Experience No information submitted

Education I am currently in my third year of a BA in Disaster Education George Fox University, M.A. Master of Arts in Marriage, and Emergency Management that includes risk management and Couples and Family Therapy; Brigham Young University, B.S. resource allocation among many others. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, A.S. Associate of Science in Travel and Tourism Community Service Awarded the status of Lifetime Honorary Firefighter for service as Volunteer/Reserve Firefighter in King Community Service PSO President; Tigard Turns the Tide County Fire Protection District #40. Our family took in foster Board Member; Friends of Bull Mountain Board Member; children brought therapy dogs to facilities. President Arlington Heights Homeowners Association; Boy Scout Advancement Chair, Troop 847; Art Literacy Volunteer; Youth Statement I have no political experience. Better than that I have Soccer Coach more than 20 years’ experience in leadership, budget and resource management, the knowledge and experience to understand how Statement I bring enthusiasm and leadership experience to the City to plan for long term success and to mitigate problems. When of Washougal. I care deeply about the livability of our neighborhoods elected to the City Council, I will first look at public safety and city and community. I represented the Tigard Water District, as an infrastructure. As the 3rd of 4 generations of firefighters I understand Elected Commissioner, and served on the West Bull Mountain the police and fire departments are the most active and visible Technical Advisory Committee for the planning of UGB Areas 63 and components to public safety. I also recognize that there are many 64. This area is now called River Terrace and is in the process of being other factors that go into keeping the city safe. Well maintained developed. I believe I have a unique set of qualifications to serve on roads and public facilities as well as a strong economic base are the City Council, based on my previous experience. equally important. I do intend to work hard for the citizens of Washougal. My wife Anne, our children and I have lived here for over I love the parks, trails and open spaces that are available around 10 years. It immediately felt like home we and can’t imagine living Washougal, and believe you have done a wonderful job at creating anywhere else. I would be honored to be your city council member and maintaining them. I am excited to become involved in civic and am excited about working hard during my term in office. affairs and look forward to getting to know all of you better. I would like to serve on the Washougal City Council. I love this beautiful Phone 360-953-6252 community and believe it is our duty to serve. I want to preserve Email [email protected] the communal atmosphere, as we manage the growth we know is coming, work to reduce utility costs, work to pursue funding for community recreation and create an even better society.

Phone 503-312-9163 Email [email protected] Website JulieRussellForWashougal.com

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Dave Plaza Nate Cook

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience No information submitted submitted

Other Professional Experience No Other Professional Experience I have information submitted been a blue collar worker all of my life, and have been with a Woodland based Education No information submitted company, Columbia Pacific Construction for over a year now. Community Service No information submitted Education No information submitted Statement My name is Dave Plaza and my family and I have lived in Woodland since 2005. I have raised four children here. As a former Community Service No information submitted police officer and Marine Corps veteran, I know what it means and takes to serve. Statement I am seeking election to the Woodland City Council as I believe that my leadership skills, as well as my legislative, planning, I intend on helping make Woodland an even better place than it business, and political experiences, would greatly serve the council is now. I will work hard to make our community a place of safer and the community. The council will need a strong, experienced, neighborhoods, growing businesses, community involvement with and fiscally conservative individual in order to bring an important goverment access and transparency that is critical to our success balance to the council chambers. and growth. The role of government is to serve it’s citizens-not the other way around. Although I am still fairly new to the woodland area, I bring a unique perspective already having city council experience. I have Woodland is growing and we need to work together to find ways to served for five years on city council in the City of Toledo Wa. accept that growth while maintaining the small town atmosphere before moving to Woodland and acted at every turn with the best we all love. We need to find new ways to generate revenue to interests of the citizens I represented in mind. Two of those years increase our services’ quality without immediately raising taxes were as mayor pro-tem, and I was the first ever on that council to on citizens like has been done in the past. We need to welcome earn the Associations of Washington City’s Certificate of Municipal revenue and job creating opportunities-not chase them away. Leadership. I understand what’s necessary to find common ground and forge solutions together. It will take all of us working together, having honest communication and problem solving as a team to get our great city moving in the I believe there are workable solutions that will change the fiscal right direction. Together we can do that. direction of our City, and I will do what is necessary to be done in order to put the city back on a path towards fiscal responsibility. Phone 360-270-1287 Email [email protected] Go Beavers!

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Keith Bellisle Michael Wheaton

Elected Experience None No biographical information or candidate statement submitted Other Professional Experience 22 years PeaceHealth, Veteran Phone 360-624-2231 Email [email protected] Education High-school and some college.

Community Service Supporting past school levies in Vancouver and Ridgefield. C-Tran activity support in 2011. Various local Relay for Life fundraising events since 2006, school volunteering.

Statement Our Woodland. Claiming ownership in this way has it’s obligations and inherent responsibilities. Like you, I am a member of this growing community with many similar concerns. We know there will always be challenges to solve, and new paths to navigate. Together we will succeed. I have faith in us.

Change is growth, personally and globally. I would like to help steward those changes in Woodland. As a strong advocate for those needing a voice I bring insight and experience that has impact when shared. As a business owner and public employee I will lend perspective that can affect city living as well. I am a good listener and I prefer action. I appreciate civic opportunity and in this I hope to have the chance to contribute as such.

My connection to SW Washington has been lifelong. I was raised in Clark County and have had to make my own sense of what it means to care about where I live. I know community pride is important and has to be passed on. Neighbors matter. You matter. Kids matter - even other people’s kids.

Thank you for your support.

Phone 360-818-4183 Email [email protected]

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Benjamin Fredricks Jeremy Heffernan

Elected Experience Member of the Elected Experience None Woodland City Council since 2008; Current Chair of Finance Committee; Other Professional Experience Current Member of the Public Safety United States Army, 1993-1997, Ranger Committee; Current Member of the Training Brigade, Fort Benning, GA. I Woodland Transportation Benefit worked for the Boeing Company and District; Past Member of the Human as an administrative assistant for a Resources and Government Committee; construction company. Since 2001, I’ve Past Member of the Public Utilities Committee been employed by Cowlitz County, working in the Auditor’s Office for 3 years and currently working as a deputy clerk for the Clerk of Other Professional Experience 22 year private sector employee the Superior Court for 13 years. responsible for managing day to day operations with P&L responsibilities for a large $5 billion international company Education University of Washington and Lower Columbia College, 60 credits; Former Certified Elections administrator Education Yakima Valley College; Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities Community Service I have coached youth baseball, softball, and soccer. Community Service No information submitted Statement I’ve lived in Woodland for fifteen years. I’m a husband, Statement My family is proud to live in this amazing and close- father of six, and a US Army veteran. I chose Woodland because knit community, one that has a rich history and also so much of its environmental beauty, proximity to I-5, and affordability opportunity and potential ahead. I will continue to support compared to surrounding communities. I want to keep it policies that will improve public safety and effective long term affordable. I am running because I believe you, the voter, have transportation solutions for our city. I am also committed to largely been ignored. There is an attitude in government that securing a strong business economy and a viable downtown those in charge know what is best for you and you don’t. I have core while ensuring carefully managed growth that preserves more respect for you than that. Whether you come to a council Woodland’s small town character. I’ve made sure that we are good meeting or contact me directly, I will greet you positively and your stewards of your tax dollars, while seizing opportunities to enhance concerns will be listened to without a dismissive attitude. The the vitality of our community. As your councilmember, you can vision for Woodland’s future should come from its citizens. count on me to be accessible, effective, and committed to the future of Woodland. Nine years ago I promised to work hard, apply Government should pay for necessities before luxuries. Why did common sense, and make independent decisions with integrity. I’ve the city increase the administrative budget by over 300% then ask worked hard to earn your trust. It would be an honor to continue to the voters for additional money to pay for essentials like roads serve you on the City Council and I respectfully ask for your vote. and law enforcement? My priorities are protecting property and liberty while maintaining infrastructure and roads in a fiscally Phone 360-225-6064 responsible manner. Raising a large family on a modest income Email [email protected] requires financial discipline and prioritizing. I will take the same approach with your money.

Thank you for exercising your right to vote.

Phone 541-622-3135 Email [email protected]

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Megan Miles Dennis Jeppson

Elected Experience I was elected No biographical information, photo or candidate statement co-president of our teachers’ union at submitted Hockinson School District for the last four years because I care deeply about Phone 360-356-6881 public education. Email [email protected]

Other Professional Experience I have been teaching in the public school system since the 2005-2006 school year. Summer writing camp instructor and director. I taught in the private school sector from 2002-2005. I was a substitute teacher in the public schools, as well as a daycare/preschool teacher.

Education Ridgefield High School, Central Washington University (undergraduate and teaching degree), and Washington State University Vancouver (Masters in Education).

Community Service Soccer coach. School leadership team coach.

Statement I believe that creating strong schools positively impacts a community. I am excited to be a voice for our growing Evergreen Schools and community. This is why I am running for Evergreen School Board Postion 1.

I have been co-president of my teachers’ union for the last four years because I believe that it is important to speak up and support our public school system. I work hard to provide opportunities for teachers to grow in their profession and help to ensure a quality education for all students.

If elected, I look forward to working with the school board team and with our Evergreen community to collaborate and grow our schools into the best learning communities possible.

Phone 360-903-6531 Email [email protected]

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Julie Bocanegra Ginny Gronwoldt

Elected Experience I am currently Elected Experience This is my first time serving as an Evergreen Public School running for public office. Board Director since 2012. I was appointed to the position in 2012 and Other Professional Experience elected in 2013. Commercial Lending Officer at iQ Credit Union, with over 19 years of banking Other Professional Experience experience. Employed at Columbia Credit Union since 1994, currently working as the Vice President Branch Manager at Education Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Orchards location. Warner Pacific College.

Education Graduated from Prairie High School. Associate in Community Service Educational Opportunities for Children and Arts degree from Clark College, and Supervisory Management Families (EOCF), Past Chair; Evergreen School District Foundation Certificate from Clark College. (ESDF), President; York Elementary PTA, President; Leadership Clark County, 2012 Graduate and Education Session Chair; Junior Community Service Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce Chairman Achievement; Police Activities League of Vancouver; East Vancouver and Board of Directors, 2005-2014; Evergreen Little League President Business Association (EVBA) golf committee; 2012 Accomplished and Board Director, 2003-2008; Youth sports coach; Evergreen School and Under 40; 2017 Evergreen Public Schools Volunteer District Foundation Board of Directors, present. appreciation award recipient.

Statement It is an honor to serve as a Board Director for Evergreen Statement I have lived in Clark County for 12 years and currently Public Schools. Providing a quality education to every student have 2 children attending Evergreen Public Schools. I moved my is my top priority. This is an exciting time for the school district, family to Clark County for the strong school systems and amazing as graduation rates continue to rise each year and consistently educators. Outstanding teachers, administrators and staff are the are above the state average. We offer a variety of programs for key to what makes the Evergreen School District a great place to students to become college or career ready, as we continue to live and raise a family. reach for the highest levels of student achievement. The district has been recognized for sound fiscal management and continued My focus is to improve the quality of education for every student efforts to be responsible to taxpayers. I believe that supporting by continuing to invest in innovation and technology, ensuring that public schools builds strong communities and I will continue to be our quality of educators is of the highest standard, and adhering an advocate for every student in our district. to a pledge of fiscal responsibility to my community. I bring useful experience to this position including fiscal planning, community As a lifelong Clark County resident, I am committed to ensure engagement and effective decision making. we keep adapting to a changing world. I believe every child has potential and I will continue the vision to bring equity and access to I have demonstrated dedication to education by serving the past 6 every student throughout the entire district by removing barriers years as a director of the Evergreen School District Foundation. In and providing support for families within our schools. My service addition, I have taught Junior Achievement classes, mentored with on the school board and my continued community involvement the Police Activities League and have been an active PTA member at demonstrate my collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure what the school my children attend. is best for children and our community. I will work hard for the Evergreen School District through common Phone 360-910-5175 sense decision making, fiscal responsibility and open and transparent Email [email protected] communication. I respectfully ask for your vote. Website reelectjuliebocanegra.com Phone 971-998-7473 Email [email protected] Website ElectGinny.com

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Janelle Tuominen Park Llafet

Elected Experience PTO Fundraising Elected Experience None Coordinator at Endeavour, Evergreen School District Foundation Board, Art Other Professional Experience Director Discovery, Parent Advisory Committee of Institutional Sales and Relations at working with our in school FCRC Michelle’s Piano Company in Portland (resource liason) Oregon – 2001-current.

Other Professional Experience Many Education Coeur D’ Alene High School hours working with students and staff at Endeavour Elementary Graduate – 1985. North Idaho College – 1985-1987. Western Seminary – 2003-2004. Clark College – 2003-2004. Education University of Phoenix AA in Business Management Community Service Evergreen School District Foundation Board – Community Service I’ve volunteered with CHAP concerned humans Vice President of Fundraising. Ellsworth Elementary Parent Teacher against poverty, served meals at SHARE, and worked with outside Organization – President. Wy’east Middle School Parent Teacher organizations to pick up trash around Endeavour Elementary. Organization – President. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Board Member. Vancouver Heights Neighborhood Association Board Statement Hello, I’m Janelle Tuominen and as you know I am Member. running for Evergreen District School Board position 5. I have 3 children currently in the district. All girls, the oldest is advanced Statement Healthy relationships breed healthy communities. and the younger girls are special needs. Our Students are our If elected, I will work to strengthen relationships on many levels; future and having a positive impact district wide is a very important between the Board and the teachers and administrators, and opportunity. I am passionate and motivated, working with students between the community and the education system. These and staff I’ve seen the difference a person can make. Smaller class improved relationships will yield various benefits. size and equal and accessible education for all students are two of the issues close to my heart. Please help me be successful in As teachers feel more valued, their investment in their students winning your vote and helping our children through placement in will naturally grow. As the community feels more informed and seat 5 on the Evergreen District School Board. Togeather we can valued, their willingness to volunteer and support the school make a difference! system will positively evolve as well. Literacy rates, test scores, and graduation rates can all be impacted beneficially through a focus on Phone 360-558-9723 relationship building. Email [email protected] While serving on the Board of Parent Teacher Organizations, I’ve been fortunate enough to listen to teachers and the challenges they face, and help problem solve with them; getting them the necessary tools and resources to engage their students. Innovative thinking and strategies in STEM and the arts better connect students to the courses being taught.

When students are inspired through innovative teaching, we build a culture of life learners; making our community more healthy and sustainable. Help me by voting for me and I will work to instill the passion and energy of a culture of learning in the administration, the teachers and, most importantly, the students.

Phone 503-997-3266 Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 28 Candidates l School District Nonpartisan Offices Evergreen School District No. 114 Hockinson School District No. 98 School Director, District No. 5 School Director, District No. 5

James (Jimmy Tee) Taylor Lorin Erickson

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience Committee Member submitted for the Sheet Metal JATC Apprenticeship

Other Professional Experience Member Other Professional Experience IATSE; Founder; Fort Vancouver TV, President of Piper Mechanical which has Public Access of Vancouver Washington. nearly 70 employees 4th year teacher for CITC plumbing apprenticeship Education ESH class of 1981 Education Diploma from Calumet High School Attended Michigan Community Service ~ Bernie Progressive Caucus leader; historian. Technological University for two quarters

Statement I am a lifelong Evergreen School District resident. We Community Service Food service and janitorial volunteer for said 50 years ago is that every kid in this country should be able church Volunteer speaker for career choices class at Hockinson to get a high school education regardless of the income of their High School family. School voucher programs are generally funded by state governments and offer parents reimbursements for the amount Statement Having eight children in Hockinson schools for the that it would cost to educate their children in public school to be 2016-17 school year gives me an intrinsic interest in the quality and used towards private school tuition. I argue that vouchers funnel content of their education. public funds into private and religious institutions. I have been very happy with the past and present school boards I strongly opposed to any voucher system that would re-direct and administrators, however when the opening in my district came public education dollars to private schools, including through to be, it presented an opportunity to get more involved myself and the use of tax credits. I do not oppose charter schools, but seek give some of my time to the continued betterment of our schools. to ensure that they are run in ways that benefit the students. As all children deserve a quality education, affordable healthcare, As a business owner and employer, I feel I can bring the board and affordable childcare, & access to nutritious food. district some budgeting knowledge and experience along with problem solving and teamwork skills. Reduce class size: Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3; Do away with fill-in-the-bubble standardized tests; Education Thank you for your support. begins before age 4 or 5; Quality affordable education, from child care to higher ed. Phone 360-601-8471 Email [email protected] Anyone who comes forward and says “cut education”, is moving us in exactly the wrong direction.

Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. School District Nonpartisan Offices l Candidates 29 Hockinson School District No. 98 Hockinson School District No. 98 School Director, District No. 5 School Director, District No. 5

Scott Swindell Gordon Smith

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience Makah Tribal submitted Council Chairman; Cape Flattery School Board Member Other Professional Experience Attorney at Law, 25 years; Washington Other Professional Experience Infantry and Oregon State Bar Associations; Clark Officer, United States Marine Corps; County Bar Association General Manager – Makah Tribal Council; Student Liaison – Yelm High School Education Ridgefield High School; Willamette University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Willamette Education University of Washington, B.A. Political Science 1988 University College of Law, J.D.; University of Florida College of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation Community Service 12 years of coaching youth sports from pre-school to 12th grade. Groundfish Advisory Sub-Panel–Pacific Community Service Chairperson, Hockinson Levy Committee Fishery Management Council – 2000-2009 (two successful levy campaigns); Creator, Hockinson Public Schools Foundation, Hockinson Citizens Advisory Committee; Creator, Statement My name is Gordon Smith and I am looking to earn Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation; Rotary International; Board your vote for the Hockinson School District, Director, District No. of Directors, SWIFT; Clark College Foundation; Coach, Prairie 5. My wealth of experience includes boards, councils, and panels Soccer Club (14 years); Board of Directors PeaceHealth Foundation from my high school days up until now. I worked closely with young (9 years); Chairman, PeaceHealth Planned Giving Committee, people as a high school and youth basketball coach as well as Committee Member 14 years; Southwest Washington Estate leading young Marines as a Platoon Commander in Desert Storm. Planning Council. I’m a good listener who respects that we all may have differing Statement During the 23 years I have lived in Hockinson, I opinions. I try my best to understand these differences by putting have been a staunch supporter of the District. My wife was a 24 myself in other peoples’ shoes. year employee of the District, dedicating nearly all of her career to Hockinson. All three of our daughters completed their K-12 Most recently I have had the great pleasure to follow and assist my education in Hockinson. In 2001, I created the Hockinson Public two older children as they took part in the outstanding activities Schools Foundation and was a member of its Board of Trustees for that Hockinson has to offer. I look forward to the path my youngest 14 years. Until being unanimously appointed by the School Board child will take. as a Member of the Board of Directors in April, 2017, I served as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the District. I have a Learning is paramount, but it is not just about test scores. We need strong interest in ensuring the students in our District have the best to provide our students with the tools to seamlessly transition opportunities available to them throughout their K-12 educational wherever they may go. The end result should be that our children experience. I believe in the public education system. I also believe are not only great students, but great citizens as well. I appreciate that things can always be made better and stronger where diverse your time in reading this and look forward to working with you. groups of human beings who care about their community are allowed to, and do, in fact, work in a cooperative manner toward a Phone 360-640-1641 common goal. The experiences I have had in my lifetime provide me Email [email protected] with the abilities and the qualities of someone who could effectively and passionately serve as a Hockinson School Board Member.

Phone 360-904-7414 Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 30 Candidates l School District Nonpartisan Offices Vancouver School District No. 37 Vancouver School District No. 37 School Director, Position No. 2 School Director, Position No. 2

Shantel Okorie Anthony R. Licerio

Elected Experience No information Elected Experience Precinct Committee submitted Officer

Other Professional Experience No Other Professional Experience No information submitted information submitted

Education I’m currently in school Education Fort Vancouver High School, to become an Emergency medical Continuing Education at Portland technician. Community College

Community Service In my spare time I go around town and picking Community Service Friends of Trees, Free Hot Soup, Wheel Deals up trash, as well as sending water and supplies over to the people of Bicycle Shop. Flint, Michigan. Also, once I am a licensed EMT I will be volunteering my services anywhere I can. Statement A graduate of Vancouver School District, son of a retired Teamsters member, and a Certified Nursing Assistant, I am Statement My name is Shantel Okorie and I fight hard for the called to serve because the people who have impacted my life. things I’m passionate about. I am very passionate about making a change to our school system, making it more accessible to every Together we can eliminate the barriers that prevent growth, type of student. Whether that be combating a child’s hunger by dismantle false hierarchy and open channels of communication making free or reduced lunches available for all students, or funding between students, district employees, and parents, we as a after school tutor programs. collective can take our small ideas and make big changes. I will work I grew up in Vancouver, so I went through the VanSD for all of my to provide equitable access to resources no matter who you are or schooling. Going to school in this district really gives me an insight where you live in the district and address the systemic issues that on what could use some improvement in our school system. To be impact our quality of life and the education of our students.. completely honest this is the first public office I have ever run for, however I feel my heart, motivation, and love for the VanSD makes By implementing restorative practices, expanding school food me the perfect choice for school board director no. 2! I may not programs and personal development programs for district staff, have the same experience as some of the other people running but We can carry on the tradition of excellence at Vancouver Public my experience brings something new to the table, and there is no Schools. I believe we can and respectfully ask for your vote. change without change. Phone 360-314-5362 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Website Facebook.com/shantelokorie Website votelicerio.wordpress.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. School District Nonpartisan Offices | County Nonpartisan Office l Candidates 31 Vancouver School District No. 37 Clark Regional Wastewater District School Director, Position No. 2 Commissioner, Position No. 3

Mark F. Stoker Denny Kiggins

Elected Experience Appointed to Elected Experience Honored to serve the Vancouver School Board in 2007. as a commissioner for Clark Regional Elected to serve two four year terms Wastewater District for 18 years. since. I am completing my 10th year in this position. Other Professional Experience 50 years experience in sales of specialized Other Professional Experience packaging and as a business owner. Served Attorney in Vancouver. Practiced law in on executive and by-laws committees for this community since 1984. Washington State Association of Sewer and Water Districts.

Education Graduate of Fort Vancouver High School. BA in Business Education Completed high school and one year of junior college, from the University of Washington, and J.D. from Lewis and Clark annual education in conferences, seminars, and workshops Law School. pertaining to wastewater.

Community Service I am a member of the Vancouver Rotary Community Service Appointed to Three Rivers advisory council Club and former President. I have served on the Foundation for and member of Team 99. Volunteers through his church. Assistant Vancouver Schools, I Have A Dream Foundation, Fort Vancouver scout master and coach for little league. District Boy Scouts, Columbia River HS Booster Club. Statement I’m excited to have the opportunity to run again for Statement I have been proud to serve the families and citizens this position. I currently serve as President of the District Board, of our School District for the past 10 years. In that time, we have accomplished many things, including: an increase in ontime and one of my favorite aspects is working with customers and graduation from 64% to over 80%, and extended graduation to employees. We have an incredible staff who are always looking for 85%; closed achievement gaps with poverty impacted students ways to improve the District. and minority groups; increased attendance rates; opened iTech Preparatory; received ten clean state audits of our financial records; During my time as commissioner, we have accomplished great passed a technology levy to put technology in the hands of every things, and I look forward to continuing to keep our rates the lowest student grades 3-12; and passed a $458M bond to transform the in the county. brick and mortar of our schools. We have much left to do. I believe every child is entitled to a world class public education, regardless Our top achievement has been regionalization with the Discovery of circumstance, and I intend to see that the next 4 years bring even Corridor Wastewater Transmission System. The multi-phase project greater results in student achievement and success. I am grateful conveyed wastewater from Ridgefield and portions of the I-5 for the support our community gives our schools. We have exciting Discovery Corridor to the Salmon Creek Wastewater Management times ahead as we rebuild our schools and continue to bring System. This investment, the result of a decade of collaborative, technology to the forefront of teaching and learning. If you like the multi agency planning, will connect our communities and stimulate direction our school district is headed, I ask for your vote. Thank next level economic growth. It’s this kind of project and relationship you for your support. building that I look forward to continuing.

Phone 360-573-5133 My family and I have lived in the Hazel Dell area for over 53 years. Email [email protected] My wife and I enjoy traveling when time allows, and we love working in the yard when we are home! Spending time with our six sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren is also the highlight of our days.

Phone 360-798-6292 Email [email protected] Website DennyKiggins.com

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. 32 Candidates l County Nonpartisan Office Clark Regional Wastewater District Clark Regional Wastewater District Commissioner, Position No. 3 Commissioner, Position No. 3

Charles (Chuck) McDonald Jim West

Elected Experience School Board Elected Experience No information Member, Vancouver Community Christian submitted School, 1999; Columbia Credit Union, Vice Chair, 2007; Columbia Credit Union, Other Professional Experience I am Chairman of the Board, 2008 - 2013 a licensed Commercial Realtor for the past ten years working with a wide range Other Professional Experience of local companies, professionals and Washington State Professional Civil property owners. Engineer; Oregon Professional Engineer; APWA MentorNet mentoring program (6 Years) Education Bachelor of Arts Economics Willamette University; Graduate of Leadership Clark County Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University Community Service Here are examples of some of the organizations I participate in to serve our community: Clark County Community Service Served on the Clark County Rural Center Task Family YMCA Board; Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Force (1997, 2001); Chairman, Clark County Technical Advisory Board; Southwest Washington Contractors Association Board; Committee, Stormwater Plan (2002) Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce; Cascadia Tech Center Foundation Board; Daybreak Youth Services Board; Greater Clark Statement As an experienced leader and manager I understand County Rotary Club and Foundation; City of Vancouver Parking the inportance of strong leadership, understanding and community Advisory Committee support that is necessary to direct an organization. I will bring decisive leadership and direction to the District as it provides Statement Our system thrives best when there is energizing service to an expanding community. change Commissioner terms run six years. Clark County and the world have changed in the last two decades. 45% of the current Phone 360-975-9090 district residents did not live here eighteen years ago. I’ll provide Email [email protected] a wider outreach and more connections within our community. Better leadership happens when we get greater participation. That entails citizens stepping forward to run and not accept one candidate races. We should always have a choice.

Most important our current system with three separate sewer providers, is inefficient from a cost perspective, the ability to fund capital improvements, provide clarity to property owners and meet future water quality standards. North County deserves to be served by a modern wastewater system as we experience this next twenty- year growth phase, to keep rates as low as possible and ease the challenges growth generates.

Clark Regional Wastewater District is the expert resource in providing service, and managing finances. We should harness that expertise. The District should take a stronger leadership role in the community wide discussion required to solve this issue.

Jim West is the candidate who will be most effectively carry that message. I ask for your vote

Phone 360-609-0749 Email [email protected]

Candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted and are not checked for accuracy. Ballot Measures 33

Town of Yacolt

Proposition No. 2 Emergency Medical Program Excess Levy Explanatory Statement The Town of Yacolt through North Country EMS seeks The Town Council, Town of Yacolt, Clark County, Washington, voter approval to impose an excess property tax levy adopted Resolution No. 556, referring to the voters the prop- to be collected in 2018 at an approximate amount of osition described herein. This proposition allows the electors $1.40 per One Thousand Dollars of assessed valuation. of the Town of Yacolt, to authorize a one-year excess levy to This levy replaces the 2014 levy and makes up one be made in 2017 for collection in 2018 in the total amount of third (1/3) of the operating costs of the District. The $133,786, at an approximate tax rate of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, with the proceeds of such excess levy to purpose of this levy is to continue to provide emer- be used for maintenance, operation and staff salaries for the gency medical services and paramedic response at the North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated current level to the residents of the Town of Yacolt for three (3) year period. an estimated three (3) year period.

Should this tax levy be approved?  Tax Levy...Yes  Tax Levy...No

STATEMENT FOR No statements were submitted for: Keep your North Country EMS ambulances, vote yes! STATEMENT AGAINST This is not a new tax. Your support will renew the 2014 excess levy for another 3 years. This levy is a full 1/3 of NCEMS’ operating bud- REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT AGAINST get and provides the necessary funding to continue operating two ambulances 24/7. REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT FOR Community support through tax levies is the only way our rural community can have 2 ambulances available 24/7. NCEMS utilizes a combination of volunteer, part-time and fulltime paramedics and EMTs to staff your ambulances. For every one fulltime employee at NCEMS there are six volunteers.

For North Country EMS taxing district residents there are no out-of- pocket costs for utilizing your ambulance service which costs between $950 and $1250 for a hospital transport. Your out-of-pocket expenses are credited by the property taxes you pay as a homeowner or renter. Visitors to our community always receive a full bill for any hospital transport provided.

As your ambulance provider, the mission of North Country EMS is, “To safeguard life through effective, efficient and innovative Medical Care and Rescue services that will enhance the quality of life and health of those we serve.” Help keep NCEMS’ 41 years of being here for our community going.

NCEMS takes pride in being transparent and responsible stewards of the funds entrusted to them by tax payers. This levy requires a 60 percent voter approval. It is critical that we maintain our current ambulance staffing, and that everyone votes yes!

Submitted by: Jerry Olson, Chair [email protected] Tom McDowell [email protected] Lori Homola [email protected] 34 Ballot Measures

Clark County Fire & Rescue

Proposition No. 1 Levy Lid Lift Authorizing Restoration of EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Clark County Fire & Rescue provides emergency fire Previous Property Tax Levy protection and medical services to its citizens. This The Board of Clark County Fire & Rescue adopted Resolution proposition authorizes the District to restore its property No. 170413-1 concerning a proposition to maintain and tax levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation adequately fund District operations. and establishes an annual growth rate of six percent for the following five years subject to the $1.50 limit. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation The Board of Commissioners determined that this in 2017 for collection in 2018 and authorize setting the levy proposition is necessary to maintain an effective level limit factor at 106% (not to exceed the $1.50 rate) for each of services, firefighter staffing, equipment and facilities. of the five succeeding years for the purposes of acquiring Approval of this measure will allow the District to emergency equipment, addressing capital needs, and improving operations. The maximum allowable levy in 2022 maintain and improve the level of fire protection and shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations. emergency medical services provided to its citizens.

Should this proposition be:  Approved  Rejected

STATEMENT FOR No statements were submitted for: When seconds matter, please vote yes to return fire and EMS revenue collections to the same rate prior to the recession that STATEMENT AGAINST started in 2008. At a cost of $9 per $100,000 of valuation, the owner of a $300,000 home would only pay $2.25 per month; the REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT AGAINST owner of a $500,000 home would only pay $3.75 per month.

After losing millions of dollars because of the recession REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT FOR your Fire Department was forced to eliminate permanent Firefighters/EMTs from the Charter Oak and Pioneer Stations, as well as several support staff and the Public Education/Fire Prevention programs. Additionally, your Fire Department had to forego major station maintenance, halt replacement of vehicles, and draw down their cash balances. These reductions have resulted in longer response times and anticipated cost increases to most Homeowners’ insurance policies.

A yes vote will return permanent Emergency Responders to the Pioneer and Charter Oak stations, replace at least two aging fire engines, allow the future construction of a community fire station in the vicinity of Ridgefield High School, reinstate your Prevention/Education Programs, and replenish the Department’s Fire/EMS operating reserve fund. Please vote yes and return these services to your communities. Thank You.

When Seconds Matter

Submitted by: Larry Bartel, Chair [email protected] Jerry Kolke [email protected] Kathy Streissguth [email protected] Ballot Measures 35

Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1

Proposition No. 2 Emergency Medical Program Excess Levy Explanatory Statement Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 The Board of County Councilors of Clark County, Washington through North Country EMS seeks voter approval to adopted Resolution No. 2017-04-09, referring to the voters impose an excess property tax levy to be collected the foregoing proposition. This proposition allows the electors in 2018 at an approximate amount of $1.40 per One of Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 to Thousand Dollars of assessed valuation. This levy authorize a one-year excess levy to be made in 2017 for collec- replaces the 2014 levy and makes up one third (1/3) tion in 2018 in the total amount of $2,079,195, at an approxi- of the operating costs of the District. The purpose of mate tax rate of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, with this levy is to continue to provide emergency medical the proceeds of such excess levy to be used for maintenance, services and paramedic response at the current level operation and staff salaries for the North Country Emergency to the residents of north Clark County for an estimated Medical Service for an estimated three (3) year period. three (3) year period.

Should this levy be approved?  Tax Levy...Yes  Tax Levy...No

STATEMENT FOR No statements were submitted for: Keep your North Country EMS ambulances, vote yes! STATEMENT AGAINST This is not a new tax. Your support will renew the 2014 excess levy for another 3 years. This levy is a full 1/3 of NCEMS’ operating bud- REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT AGAINST get and provides the necessary funding to continue operating two ambulances 24/7. REBUTTAL OF STATEMENT FOR Community support through tax levies is the only way our rural community can have 2 ambulances available 24/7. NCEMS utilizes a combination of volunteer, part-time and fulltime paramedics and EMTs to staff your ambulances. For every one fulltime employee at NCEMS there are six volunteers.

For North Country EMS taxing district residents there are no out-of- pocket costs for utilizing your ambulance service which costs between $950 and $1250 for a hospital transport. Your out-of-pocket expenses are credited by the property taxes you pay as a homeowner or renter. Visitors to our community always receive a full bill for any hospital transport provided.

As your ambulance provider, the mission of North Country EMS is, “To safeguard life through effective, efficient and innovative Medical Care and Rescue services that will enhance the quality of life and health of those we serve.” Help keep NCEMS’ 41 years of being here for our community going.

NCEMS takes pride in being transparent and responsible stewards of the funds entrusted to them by tax payers. This levy requires a 60 percent voter approval. It is critical that we maintain our current ambulance staffing, and that everyone votes yes!

Submitted by: Jerry Olson, Chair [email protected] Tom McDowell [email protected] Lori Homola [email protected] 36 Complete Text of Measures Town of Yacolt City of Vancouver Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 - Resolution No. 556

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Yacolt, Clark Section 2. The “Ballot Title” of the aforesaid proposition County, Washington, is proposing submission to the voters shall be as follows: of the District at an election to be held therein on August 1, 2017, a proposition authorizing a levy to be made in 2017 PROPOSITION NO. 2 for collection in 2018 upon all taxable property within the EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROGRAM EXCESS LEVY District of $133,786, the estimated cost to be approximately $1.40 per $1,000 assessed valuation in excess of the The Town Council, Town of Yacolt, Clark County, Washington, maximum tax levy specified by law for Emergency Medical adopted Resolution No. 556, referring to the voters the Service Districts without a vote of the electors for the proposition described herein. This proposition allows the General Fund of the District. The proceeds of the levy are to electors of the Town of Yacolt, to authorize a one-year excess be used for operating funds, maintenance and salaries of the levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018 in the total North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated amount of $133,786, at an approximate tax rate of $1.40 per period of three (3) years; and $1,000 of assessed valuation, with the proceeds of such excess levy to be used for maintenance, operation and staff salaries for WHEREAS, it is certain that the money which will be available the North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated for 2018-2020 will be insufficient to pay the costs of the three (3) year period. Should this tax levy be approved? Medical Program and to meet the other general expenses of the Emergency Medical Service District and that an additional  Tax Levy...Yes  Tax Levy...No tax levy of $133,786 needs to be made for the purposes outlined above; and Section .3 The Clerk of the Town of Yacolt is directed to certify to the County Auditor of Clark County, Ex-Officio WHEREAS, this situation requires that an election be held in supervisor of elections of said County, a copy of this the District; now therefore, Resolution showing its adoption by the Town Council, at least 45 days prior to the date of such election, and to perform BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council, Town of Yacolt, Clark such other duties as are necessary or required by law to County, Washington, as follows: the end that the question of whether or not said excess tax levy shall be made as herein provided for shall be submitted Section 1. It is hereby found and declared that a need exists to the voters of Emergency Medical Service District at the requiring the calling of an election, and the County Auditor of aforesaid election. Clark County, Ex-Officio supervisor of elections for said County, is hereby requested to find and declare the existence of such need. The Auditor is further requested and directed to call and ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2017. conduct an election in the District in the manner provided by law to be held therein on August 1, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm (D.T.) for the purpose of submitting Attest: to the electors of the District for their approval or rejection s/Cindy Marbut the question whether or not a tax levy shall be made in 2017 Clerk, Town of Yacolt for collection in 2018 upon all the taxable property of the District for the General Fund of the District of $133,786 (the estimated cost to be approximately $1.40 per $1,000 assessed s/Jeff A. Carothers valuation) in excess of the maximum tax levy provided by law Mayor for Emergency Medical Service Districts without a vote of the electors of the District, the proceeds thereof to be used for the sole purpose of continuing the operation, maintenance, and the staff salaries of the North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated three (3) year period.

PASSAGE REQUIREMENTS. Pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, this ballot measure must receive at least 136 YES votes to meet validation requirements and must be approved by not less than a 60% majority of voters voting in the election. Complete Text of Measures 37 ClarkCity of County Vancouver Fire & Rescue ResolutionCouncil Position No. 170413-1 No. 5

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF and emergency medical services in the District, it is nec- PERMENENT LEVY LID LIFT – PRIMARY ELECTION essary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to construct and remodel A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS station facilities and other capital facilities, and to OF CLARK COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE, PROVIDING FOR appropriately staff these facilities with properly trained THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE personnel equipped with proper firefighting and emergency DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN medical equipment. THE DISTRICT ON AUGUST 1, 2017 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay DATE, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A the costs of providing and maintaining adequate life pro- PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.50 PER $1,000.00 OF tection services, facilities, and equipment as described in TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION AND ESTABLISHING A SIX Section 1, to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the YEAR LIMIT FACTOR SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE continuation of such services, and to assure the improve- STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. ment of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the one percent limitation on Background: WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010 and levy of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and beginning in 2017 and collect beginning in 2018, pursuant to necessary for the protection of the health and life of the RCW 52.16.130, RCW 52.16.140 and RCW 52.16.160, a general residents of the District that fire and emergency med- tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.50 ical services be provided by the District. Such services per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for station applicable statutory limits. construction, maintenance, operations, equipment and personnel in excess of those which can be provided by the Section 3. The District previously obtained voter approval District’s regular tax revenue levied at the current rate per to establish the levy rate at $1.50 per thousand of assessed $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within valuation in 2006. the District. Section 4. In order to provide the revenue adequate to WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that pay the costs of maintaining and providing the services the application of the one percent limit factor established by described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and RCW 84.55.010 will not allow the District to generate sufficient improvement of such services beyond 2018, the District revenue to provide for the expected cost increases required to has determined that a limit factor of 106% shall be used maintain and increase the level of services currently provided to determine the actual levy rate, subject to the maximum by the District. statutory rate of $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valu- ation, in 2018 – 2022. The dollar amount levied in 2022 WHEREAS, the funds generated by this levy will allow the shall serve as the District’s tax levy base for purposes of District to maintain or increase the level of services and will not applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in supplant existing funds used for the purposes identified subsequent years. in Section 1. Section 5. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined the District for their ratification or rejection, at a special elec- that it is in the best interest of the District that the maxi- tion on August 1, 2017, in conjunction with the state primary mum allowable levy in the sixth year of the levy authorized election to be held on the same date, the question of wheth- by this Resolution serve as the levy base for purposes of er or not the regular property tax levy of the District should applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in be restored to $1.50 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed subsequent years. valuation in 2017 and be adjusted by 106% for the following five years, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limita- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of tions. The Auditor of Clark County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Commissioners of Clark County Fire & Rescue, Ridgefield, Elections, is hereby requested to call such special election, Washington as follows: and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Section 1. In order to provide fire protection, prevention, continued on page 38 38 Complete Text of Measures Clark County Fire & Rescue continued from page 37 ResolutionCity of Vancouver No. 170413-1

Clark County Fire & Rescue ADOPTED by the Clark County Fire & Rescue Board of Proposition No. 1 Commissioners in Ridgefield, Washington, at a regular meet- Levy Lid Lift Authorizing Restoration of ing of said Board on the 13th day of April, 2017 the following Previous Property Tax Levy Commissioners being present and voting.

The Board of Clark County Fire & Rescue adopted Resolution s/Gerald R. Kolke No. 170413-1 concerning a proposition to maintain and ade- Commissioner Jerry Kolke - Chair quately fund District operations.

This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular s/Stanley Chunn property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation Commissioner Stanley Chunn - Vice Chair in 2017 for collection in 2018 and authorize setting the levy limit factor at 106% (not to exceed the $1.50 rate) for each of s/Larry Bartel the five succeeding years for the purposes of acquiring emer- Commissioner Larry Bartel gency equipment, addressing capital needs, and improving operations. The maximum allowable levy in 2022 shall serve s/Ken Ayers as the base for subsequent levy limitations. Commissioner Ken Ayers Should this proposition be:  Approved  Rejected s/James R. Johnson Commissioner James R. Johnson

s/Jon Babcock Commissioner Jon Babcock

s/David L. Town Commissioner David L. Town

s/David Lester Commissioner David Lester

s/John P. Nohr Attest: District Secretary Complete Text of Measures 39 Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 ResolutionCity of Vancouver No. 2017-04-09

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Clark County Emergency PASSAGE REQUIREMENTS. Pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, this Medical Service, District No. 1, Clark County, Washington, is pro- ballot measure must receive at least 1,652 YES votes to meet posing submission to the voters of the District at an election to be validation requirements and must be approved by not less held therein on August 1, 2017, a proposition authorizing a levy to than a 60% majority of voters voting in the election. be made in 2017 for collection in 2018 upon all taxable property within the District of $2,079,195, the estimated cost to be ap- Section 2. The “Ballot Title” of the aforesaid proposition shall proximately $1.40 per $1,000 assessed valuation in excess of the be as follows: maximum tax levy specified by law for Emergency Medical Service Districts without a vote of the electors for the General Fund of PROPOSITION NO. 2 the District. The proceeds of the levy are to be used for operating EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROGRAM EXCESS LEVY funds, maintenance and salaries of the North Country Emergency The Board of County Councilors of Clark County, Washington Medical Service for an estimated period of three (3) years; and adopted Resolution No. 2017-04-09, referring to the voters the foregoing proposition. This proposition allows the electors of WHEREAS, it is certain that the money which will be available Clark County Emergency Medical Service District No. 1 to autho- for 2018-2020 will be insufficient to pay the costs of the rize a one-year excess levy to be made in 2017 for collection in Medical Program and to meet the other general expenses of 2018 in the total amount of $2,079,195, at an approximate tax rate the Emergency Medical Service District and that an additional of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, with the proceeds of tax levy of $2,079,195 needs to be made for the purposes such excess levy to be used for maintenance, operation and staff outlined above; and salaries for the North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated three (3) year period. WHEREAS, this situation requires that an election be held in the District; now therefore, Should this levy be approved?  Tax Levy...Yes  Tax Levy...No BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Councilors of Clark County, as Governing Board of Clark County Emergency Section 3. The Clerk of the District is directed to certify to Medical Service District No. 1, as follows: the County Auditor of Clark County, Ex-Officio supervisor of elections of said County, a copy of this Resolution showing its Section 1. It is hereby found and declared that a need exists adoption by the Board of Councilors, at least 45 days prior to requiring the calling of an election, and the County Auditor of the date of such election, and to perform such other duties as Clark County, Ex-Officio supervisor of elections for said County, are necessary or required by law to the end that the question is hereby requested to find and declare the existence of such of whether or not said excess tax levy shall be made as herein need. The Auditor is further requested and directed to call and provided for shall be submitted to the voters of Emergency conduct an election in the District in the manner provided by Medical Service District at the aforesaid election. law to be held therein on August 1, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm (D.T.) for the purpose of submitting to ADOPTED this 18th day of April, 2017. [Seal] the electors of the District for their approval or rejection the question whether or not a tax levy shall be made in 2017 for Attest: collection in 2018 upon all the taxable property of the District s/Tina Redline for the General Fund of the District of $2,079,195 (the estimated Clerk of the Board cost to be approximately $1.40 per $1,000 assessed valuation) in Board of Councilors of Clark County, Washington excess of the maximum tax levy provided by law for Emergency s/Marc Boldt Medical Service Districts without a vote of the electors of the Chair District, the proceeds thereof to be used for the sole purpose of continuing the operation, maintenance, and the staff salaries of Approved as to Form: the North Country Emergency Medical Service for an estimated s/Christopher Horne three (3) year period. Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT No. 1345 CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON ECRWSS Auditor’s Office Elections Office PO Box 8815 Vancouver, WA 98666-8815

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